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20 things I saw or did on Ragbrai
Ragbrai is the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. It’s this thing where 25,000 to 35,000 people ride their bicycles from the Missouri River to the Mississippi River. All at the same time. Then there are probably 10,000 or … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, bicycle, camping, cycling, friends, party, ragbrai, vacation
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Gracie
“You’re not adopted?” Gracie was quite upset with her older sister. “No.” “All this time.” Gracie wiped a tear. “Wait. Am I adopted?” “Yes.” “I just… Why? Why did mom and dad say you were? Why didn’t you tell me?” … Continue reading
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Clem’s Ma’s Tapeworm Plan
Clem O. Pratt has tapeworms. He’s lying up in the hospital now. Wasting away. The Biltricide didn’t work so now he has an obstructed bowel. He used to eat like crazy. Hamburgers, pork chops, fried chicken all at one sitting. … Continue reading
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Rule No. 6
The best explanation of Rule No. 6 can be found in this Ben Zander “Shining Eyes” clip. Pretty much, rule number 6 is, “Don’t take yourself so goddamn seriously.” When asked what are the other rules, Ben Zander says, “there … Continue reading
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Sometimes you just wanna write. There are times when you need to get your thoughts out and get them down in black and white. This is not one of those times. I intend for this to be read. I’ll journal … Continue reading
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And the winner is…
Here, read this… That category name best captures the inspiration for my next 90 day project. I’m not journaling here. My objective is to write words that will be read. So Paul Effin’ Schultz wins… well… nothing… nothing material anyway… … Continue reading
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What leaders do
And in the end they will say it was inevitable. They will examine every decision, every moment of doubt, every action. And they will say that the result could not possibly have been any different. But we know better. We … Continue reading
A second post about Roast Duck
The following is inspired by actual events. Some details have been changed (i.e. made more gruesome and shocking) to make it more interesting. I don’t know why I felt the need to tell you that. The chicken flew out of … Continue reading
Day 89 post 89
This is the penultimate post. Day 89 post 89. It’s really the last normal post if you think about it. I mean, think about the last day of school or the last day of work. It’s never normal. It always … Continue reading
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